Flights resume at Ramon Airport after being suspended due to 4.5-magnitude earthquake near Eilat

Ramon Airport near the southern Israeli city of Eilat has resumed flight operations following a 4.5-magnitude earthquake in the region, the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) has said.

“Following the completion of the scans and infrastructure checks, Ramon Airport has resumed full operations,” the IAA said in a statement.

No injuries or damage were reported following the tremor. According to the Geological Survey of Israel, the earthquake’s epicentre was located around 30 kilometres (18.5 miles) south of Eilat.


A few moments ago, flights were suspended at Ramon Airport near the southern resort city of Eilat on Wednesday after a 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck the region, prompting an evacuation and safety inspections.

The Geological Survey of Israel recorded the earthquake approximately 30 km south of Eilat. The Israel Airports Authority said flight operations would remain suspended until infrastructure checks were completed. Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv continued operating normally.

Earthquake alerts were activated in Eilat, Eilot, Be'er Ora, Elifaz, the Timna Mines and Shahoret Industrial Zone. No injuries have been reported.

The Israel Defence Forces said details of the incident were under investigation.

The earthquake has renewed attention on preparedness. Israel's Home Front Command has designated 2027 the "Year of Earthquake Preparedness", with training sessions, rescue exercises and a national-level drill planned to strengthen emergency response capabilities.